…over $2.6 billion in 2023, making China a critical market for the state. During the 2018/19 trade war, retaliatory tariffs led to lower prices and lost opportunities for farmers. For…
‘Slow and Steady Price Increases’ in Global Dairy Report
After several quarters of stagnant milk prices, the dairy industry is expecting a positive margin outlook through the rest of the year, according to the recent global dairy report from…
Food Prices Stabilizing
By bodnarphot/DepositPhotos image Trends say food prices are stabilizing. Rod Bain has more coming up on This Land of Ours. Listen to Rod Bain’s This Land Of Ours program here….
Several States Sue California Over Zero-Emission Vehicle Mandate
…The plaintiffs assert that the California regulations would disrupt the supply chain, increase transport costs, and raise prices by forcing the retirement of internal combustion trucks, and requiring fleets to…
Concerns for Another Proposed Mill Tax Increase
…would increase costs of producing food and further burden families with even higher food prices at the grocery store.” The proposed mill increase comes as California grapples with a significant…
New USDA Programs Ease Transition to Organic Production
…and ease the financial burden of obtaining organic certification. “Offsetting the costs for organic transition helps more farmers realize higher margins sooner while giving consumers more access to high-demand organic…
Alabama Bans Cultured Meat
…violation for food sales establishments that violate the provisions of the bill. However, Feedstuffs says the legislation doesn’t prevent any federal institution of higher education or a person who’s partnered…
Farmers Making Fewer Changes
Farmers are making fewer changes this year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. By kelifamily?DepositPhotos image Low commodity prices, high input costs, and disappointing 2023 growing season results…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 05-09-24
…reports. Also, Brian German reports on monitoring geopolitical issues impacting fertilizer prices and availability. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
House and Senate Agriculture Committees Release Farm Bill Overview
…the American farmer and viable pathways to funding those commitments,” Thompson explained in a news release. Both proposals aim to adjust reference prices, potentially expand crop insurance, and allow farmers…
USDA Seeks to Reduce Chicken-Related Salmonella Outbreaks
…stuffed chicken products when they exceed a specific threshold (1 colony forming unit (CFU) per gram or higher) for Salmonella contamination. This final determination is part of FSIS’ broader efforts…
Disappointment in Central Valley Project Water Allocation Update
…percent increase, citing favorable hydrological conditions and reservoir levels. Westerlands questioned the allocation’s basis, suggesting it may overly prioritize fisheries concerns and lack transparency. Westlands is calling for a higher…
USDA Lowers its Forecast for 2024 Food Prices
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Almond Update: ‘Own Your Prime’ Campaign Outperforms Expectations
…that’s 108 stories about Coach Prime and California almonds,” Marin explained. “This number is about 5.5 times higher than what we’ve generated in the past. So that’s incredible.” You can…